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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 367.92 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 367.92 and 211.56 is: 291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 367.92 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/367.92 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 367.92 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 77,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,837.16/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.66

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